Neglective

//nɪˈɡlɛktɪv// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Neglectful. archaic

    "[I]t is a wonder they ſhould be ſo neglective of their own children."

Example

More examples

"[I]t is a wonder they ſhould be ſo neglective of their own children."

Etymology

From neglect + -ive.

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